Chapter 8. Follow Me
When Zhan Ye carried Su Tang through the drill field where the smoke hadn’t yet dispersed, the Sentinels of the Third Squad were howling as they chased and beat the defeated Second Squad. No one dared to give their captain a second look.
Are you kidding? Zhan Ye was obviously in a bad mood right now. The order the captain gave them was to beat these masterless mad dogs ruthlessly. Who would dare to be distracted and watch the drama at this time? That would be seeking death.
Everyone could see that their captain seemed exceptionally unusual toward this little Guide.
Their captain’s spiritual entity, that Golden Eagle which was always arrogant and looked down on everyone, was currently very attentively blocking the sun for the girl in his arms.
“Hey, wake up.”
Zhan Ye rubbed his chin against the top of Su Tang’s sweat-damp hair, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the soft flesh at the back of her neck.
Tsk, really soft.
“If you keep pretending to sleep, I’ll throw you to feed the Second Squad’s black bear.”
Didn’t you just tickle me with your eyelashes?
The person in his arms made no movement, but her breathing was slightly steadier than before.
Zhan Ye chuckled low, turning his steps toward the medical station.
Fine, if you want to sleep, keep sleeping. He accepted his fate and carried her over.
When the automatic door of the medical station slid open, a nurse was just about to step forward but was stopped by a look from Zhan Ye.
“Get out.”
Stopping the nurse’s attempt to examine her, he carried Su Tang to the innermost bed, his movements uncharacteristically gentle.
When he laid her flat, Su Tang’s eyelashes trembled, and the corners of her eyes were red.
Zhan Ye squatted by the bed, looked at her pale face, and suddenly reached out to touch her cheek.
It was hotter than imagined, carrying an abnormal heat.
“Truly a silly fool.”
He clicked his tongue but didn’t move his fingertips away.
He guessed the girl probably didn’t want others to know about the uniqueness of her spiritual power. A while ago, the commotion she and Mo Xiao made at the Testing Center was already big enough. The Medical Department wasn’t the Testing Center; after all, the person in charge here was that guy. If he found out, things would be troublesome.
He sent the nurse away and used his own points to exchange for the highest-grade Guide supplement from the drug exchange machine on the side, skillfully injecting it into the girl.
Then, he sat aside and stared at the girl’s face.
The Golden Eagle landed on the head of the bed and gently pecked Su Tang’s wristband with its beak. The screen lit up; behind the 5800 points, followed the 5000 automatically settled by the drill field system.
Zhan Ye’s gaze lingered on that string of numbers for two seconds, and he suddenly smiled.
Mo Xiao said he was wild and unruly, but this girl was even crazier than him, daring to bet her life for a few points.
He took out his own wristband, pulled up the Third Squad’s point bank, paused his finger, but ultimately didn’t press down.
Having interacted with her for these few days, he had somewhat figured out the girl’s temperament.
Even if he transferred the points to her, this guy probably wouldn’t appreciate his kindness and might even resent him.
Forget it.
…
Su Tang was woken up by the vibration of her wristband.
Opening her eyes groggily, she saw Zhan Ye leaning against the wall smoking. Smoke rings drifted up along his Adam’s apple, and his entire face was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, making his expression unclear.
“Awake?”
He pressed the cigarette out in the ashtray.
“How do you feel?”
“Okay.”
Although her head was a bit dizzy, the spiritual power in her mind suddenly became abundant.
Su Tang sat up.
“The points…”
“Arrived. Little beauty, you have over 10,000 points now.”
Zhan Ye raised an eyebrow and suddenly leaned over, bracing his hands on the edge of the bed, trapping her in his embrace.
“Big Brother is curious about something now. On the drill field just now, did you use spiritual resonance on me, little beauty?”
He was too close. Su Tang could smell the smoke on him was heavier, and there were some red streaks in his eyes; it looked like he hadn’t rested well.
She subconsciously shrank back but was held by the shoulder by his hand.
“Don’t hide.”
Zhan Ye’s voice lowered, the usual banter gone from his eyes.
“Your spiritual power… seems to be very suitable with mine.”
Su Tang’s heart skipped a beat violently.
She remembered the moment she touched his skin when she fell; the discomfort in her body had faded a lot. So that wasn’t an illusion when she was on the verge of coma.
“Maybe it’s a coincidence.”
She looked away, daring not to look into his eyes.
“Coincidence?” Zhan Ye chuckled low, suddenly grabbing her hand and pressing it to his chest.
“Then try again?”
Her warm palm pressed against his sweat-damp combat uniform. Su Tang clearly felt that the spiritual power in his chest was slowly stabilizing with her touch.
“Look.” His voice carried a bit of huskiness.
“Not a coincidence.”
“Turns out we are very compatible too.”
He had suspected this since last time when his feather briefly resonated with Su Tang. Sure enough, Su Tang’s spiritual power was very special—not only could it resonate with Mo Xiao, but it could also achieve perfect compatibility with him.
Su Tang abruptly pulled her hand back, the warmth of his skin still lingering on her fingertips.
She lifted the blanket and got out of bed.
“Thank you, Captain Zhan, for bringing me here to rest. It’s getting late; I should go back to the First Squad.”
“Su Tang.”
Zhan Ye spoke suddenly, the usual roguishness gone from his voice.
“Come to the Third Squad.”
Su Tang’s footsteps paused.
“Whatever Mo Xiao can’t give you, I can give you.”
He walked behind her.
“Points, status—whatever you want, I can give you.”
His breath brushed past her ear.
“If you stay by his side, he’ll only arrange some uneventful soothing missions for you. Why not come to my side? I’ll fully support whatever you want to do.”
Su Tang didn’t turn back, her fingers clenching tightly.
“I appreciate Captain Zhan’s kindness, but I’m used to the atmosphere of the First Squad.”
Zhan Ye chuckled low, suddenly reaching out to help her tidy her messy hair.
“Fine, I’m not in a hurry about this.”
“There’s a cocktail party on the top floor of the Supply Station the day after tomorrow. Want to come? I’ll introduce you to a few people who can give you high-point missions.”
In the end, she almost fled out of the medical station.
Sunlight fell on the drill field. The Sentinels of the Third Squad were still celebrating their victory. Su Tang looked back once; Zhan Ye was standing at the entrance of the medical station, raising a bottle to her, the smile in his eyes hiding a determination to win.
That guy… when did he fish out a wine bottle? Should be sent by a Third Squad member.
Su Tang pursed her lips, a wave of uneasiness suddenly surging in her heart.
Her secret being known by Zhan Ye—was this good or bad?
Her wristband vibrated again. It was a message from Mo Xiao.
“Where are you?”
Su Tang took a deep breath and replied with a few words.
“On the way back.”
She touched the spiritual power stabilizer in her pocket; the cold injection vial pressed against her palm.
When did that guy stuff it into my pocket?
Taking it out to look carefully, this type of packaging should be exchanged from the machine personally. That proved Zhan Ye didn’t let medical personnel examine her body. Thinking of this, Su Tang felt slightly relieved.
Zhan Ye watched the girl quicken her pace, looking as if she wished to get away from him faster, and couldn’t help but frown.
“Captain, if you’ve taken a fancy to Guide Su, why not just snatch her back? Didn’t Mo Xiao just bring her back and keep her in the First Squad directly without the White Tower high command’s approval?”
Since their process wasn’t according to the rules, they could do the same.
Who is more high-and-mighty than whom?
“This time is different.”
Zhan Ye raised the bottle, tilted his head back, and the strong alcohol flowed down the corner of his lips to his unseen broad chest.
This kind of thing is only interesting if it’s mutual.
But he did remind him—Mo Xiao keeping her in the First Squad wasn’t according to the rules in the first place…
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